Construction Administrator - Workplace Interiors

About the Role

As a Construction Administrator at Gensler, you will execute architectural projects and provide on‑site support, coordinating with consultants, clients, contractors, and internal staff. The role requires a proactive, detail‑oriented approach and a high level of professionalism, positioning you as a project delivery expert responsible for managing requirements, deliverables, timelines, and fee visibility throughout the project lifecycle. You will manage day‑to‑day coordination and communication with design consultants, clients, stakeholders, and contractors to ensure smooth information flow and timely deliverables. This includes organizing and delivering comprehensive construction document (CD) packages that meet firm standards, and overseeing documentation across structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, civil, and other disciplines. The position also involves preparing and monitoring project work plans, budgets, and deliverables for both client and internal teams, as well as interfacing with building and permitting officials during permitting and construction phases. You will support the construction administration phase by handling RFIs, QA/QC coordination, submittals, contract administration, change management, BIM standards, and Bluebeam review procedures. Additional duties include coordinating project meetings, attending OAC sessions and architectural punch walks, generating punch lists, and maintaining organized document control, records, and file structures. • Coordinate daily communication among design consultants, clients, stakeholders, and contractors. • Organize and deliver accurate construction document packages per firm standards. • Manage project work plans, budgets, and deliverables for internal and client teams. • Interface with building officials for permitting and construction phases. • Handle RFIs, QA/QC coordination, submittals, and contract administration during construction. • Support BIM standards, change management, and Bluebeam review processes. • Conduct project meetings, attend OAC sessions, and generate architectural punch lists. • Maintain organized document control, records, and filing systems.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸construction docs
• ▸bim standards
• ▸rfis management
• ▸qa/qc
• ▸document control
• ▸project coordination

What You Bring

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction science, or engineering, plus at least three years of construction administration or project management experience on large, complex projects. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, familiarity with multiple jurisdictions, and proficiency in Procore, Newforma, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam are required; U.S. citizenship is mandatory due to security clearance, and LEED or sustainability certification is preferred. • Require 3+ years of construction administration/project management experience on complex projects. • Must hold a bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction science, or engineering. • Proficient in Procore, Newforma, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam; U.S. citizenship required. • Preferred: LEED or sustainability certification. • Based in Houston, Texas; relocation assistance encouraged.

Requirements

• ▸3 years
• ▸bachelor
• ▸procore
• ▸newforma
• ▸bluebeam
• ▸leed

Benefits

Gensler offers a vibrant workplace with curated art, design competitions, and wellness programs, alongside comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership, bonuses, and tuition reimbursement. The firm supports professional development, licensure reimbursement, and a mission to create a better world through design. • Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), profit sharing, ESOP, bonuses, and tuition reimbursement. • Access to wellness programs, art exhibits, design competitions, and professional development support.

Work Environment

Onsite